BY LORETTA B MANELE
China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) Deputy Commissioner, Yang Jian says China stands ready to support Solomon Islands in combating drug crimes.
He made the statement at the hearing of the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2025 before the Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) in parliament on Tuesday this week.
Deputy Commissioner Jian said during China’s own drug control experience in international corporation practices, they supported the establishment of a sound legal framework to fight transnational drug trafficking.
On this note, he said CPLT commends the Solomon Islands government for upgrading its drug control legislation.
Deputy Commissioner Jian said the proposed increase in maximum penalty is necessary and effective to deter serious drug offences and it is in line with international norms and China’s strict anti-drug policy.
“The government of PRC stands ready to strengthen corporation with Solomon Islands in combating drug crimes and is willing to provide the necessary assistance to provide support for capacity building, law enforcement corporation and drug control governance,” he said.
He said the Dangerous Drugs Amendment Bill 2025 is an important step in drug control and the CPLT supports the bill and stands ready to support the Solomon Islands in its implementation and regional anti-drug corporation.
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If china wants to support RSIPF in combating drug trafficking ii should donate resources such as surveillance aircraft and long range surveillance drones to patrol our borders and seas